There is a special pleasure during the autumn trip to the world of palm trees, eucalyptus trees, deserted beaches. The sea, waiting for the onset of winter, is still beautiful. The mountain peaks whitened from the first snow are temptingly attractive.
Sanatoriums, SPA – salons are not packed with vacationers. The gray, gloomy month of central Russia becomes lighter and passes quickly, with health benefits.
Weather
November in Sochi is the boundary between autumn and winter. To have time to visit the atmosphere of autumn Sochi, you need to come here in the first half of the month. In the second half, rains come (according to statistics, they last 11 days), storms, winter surprises.
The wind is getting stronger. Heat in the resort at this time is formed due to the subtropical climate. The average temperature during the day is around 15°C, at night 8°C. The water in the sea warms up to 14°C. It is no longer possible to swim in it, but modern pools with heated sea water are replacing them.
Is it cold in November
During the rest in the first half of the month, when there is no rain, it is necessary to warm up with warm clothes during evening walks. Along with the rains (Sochi winter), humidity increases and one's own sensations of temperature change.
The gusty wind adds to the feeling of cold. At this time, a warm jacket, sweater will not interfere. There are few sunny days and the duration of daylight hours is decreasing. The sun shines actively for about 4 hours a day. It gets dark at 17:00.
Sometimes, due to the action of the Black Sea, the air temperature rises to 18°C. Temperatures down to 0°C are also possible.
What to see
In November, in the absence of a beach holiday on the coast, there is time to get acquainted with the resort and its attractions. Big Sochi is considered a star among the resorts of Russia. After the 2014 Olympics, unique complexes appeared here that increased the popularity of the resort.
In small towns, tourist activity drops sharply in November. This once again confirms the correctness of the choice of rest in Sochi. Interesting events and holidays are still arranged here.
On your own or with a guided tour, you are invited to visit:
During the walk you can see the Akhshtyr Gorge, the Black Sea coast. Here are high-rise attractions for brave people: swings, bungee 207 and 69.
Vacation with children
Traveling in November with the kids will be just as enjoyable as in summer. If you need to improve your health, you can use the treatment rooms of sanatoriums and health resorts. Walks in beautiful places complement the possibilities of improving children's health.
In Sochi, for them (in the Luna Park), attractions, a railway, swings, carousels work all year round. Walking along the beautiful alleys of the park, you can take sports equipment from the rental service and complement the walk with active movement. Delicious confectionery products are offered on the city‘s waterfront.
Entertainment programs are held in hotels. At the beginning of the month, the Kinotavrik International Art Festival takes place in Sochi. Visiting the Oceanarium, children will see a real tiger shark, stingrays, moray eels, fish – a ball, an important catfish. They can feed tame carps.
Daredevils are given the opportunity to swim alongside predators along with experienced scuba divers. The pleasure is complemented by a walk through the relict forest with thickets of Colchis boxwood and rhododendrons.
Excursions
November holidays are most often associated with the desire of tourists to receive medical treatment in sanatoriums and boarding houses. But between the healing procedures there will be breaks that are filled with participation in excursions, independent visits to museums and galleries.
Expositions at the Museum of the History of the City, the Ethnographic Museum of Lazarevsky, the Museum of the History of Adler, the art gallery Plastic in Wood in the Khostinsky District will tell about the history and life of the region. There are many tour options in the city.
Among them: “The Fairy Tale City of Sochi”, “Wonderful Gorge of the Khosta River”, “All Symbols of Abkhazia in One Day”, “Valley of Legends: 33 Waterfalls and Adyghe Show”, etc.
The cost of travel
Financial expenses during the holidays in November will be less than in summer. On average, it is considered that the price reduction is 35%. This is achieved by lowering the prices of accommodation for all services.
For example, a trip for three days of the November holidays will cost 2,500 rubles. It is convenient to choose a tour, book it in advance and go on a carefree vacation.
For a family of two adults and a child living in Moscow, you can choose an option costing from 14,000 to 25,000 depending on the duration (from 5 to 10 nights) and the category of the hotel.
For 3 nights, one tourist will pay, together with the flight, from 3,000 rubles. The duration of the rest in 7 days will cost 6,000 rubles. along with travel. The price of the tour includes flights, transfers, accommodation, meals (if indicated), insurance. After carefully analyzing the offers of tour operators, you can find an inexpensive vacation option.
Reviews of tourists
Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, mighty sea expanses awaiting the onset of winter, create a special atmosphere that attracts tourists. Any day of magical rest is filled with wellness procedures, swimming in warm pools, participating in interesting excursions that tell about the ancient history of the region, its natural and man-made attractions.
Conclusion
The favorable geographical position of the resort, its infrastructure allows you to relax here at any time of the year. Even a rainy November does not diminish the dignity of the famous holiday destination. Moreover, it takes place without huge financial costs, surrounded by beautiful nature, convenience, warmth and comfort in modern hotels.